spark plugs - how to change?

[EXCESSV]

use the recommended NGK ones for your VT
use a spark plug socket and take the rubber lead off the plug undo and put new one in.

VERY IMPORTANT!!!! - do one at a time so you dont stuff up your firing sequence.

 

[feg]

And make sure the plug is the right type, whichever brand you get. The different types can have dramatically bad side effects. Some extend longer into the cylinder head and can hit the top of the piston crown in the worst case scenario.

Also they have a heat rating which is handy if you need to start your car when cold and if you want it to run properly when warmed up. Years of riding a two stroke means of probably gone through around 10 times more spark plugs than most people will in a life time...

Thats expensive, but worth it.

 

[garywg]

As my tech teacher always said the only stupid question is the one you don't ask

 

[VTS07]

thanks guys I might try it on the weekend
if somebody can give me a step by step guide tho that would be great
oh and are the genuine holden spark plugs good enough?

 

[accentstencil]

The genuine plugs are good enough but will probably cost you more at Holden. I don't know what more we can tell you, it's all been covered in this thread.

 

[pablo]

How about tellin' him to apply a little "anti-seize" grease to the thread of each new plug before fitting it!

 

[accentstencil]

How about tellin' him to apply a little "anti-seize" grease to the thread of each new plug before fitting it!

I suppose I could tell him that but I've never found it necessary. My plugs always come out easily. But yeah, it wouldn't hurt in case it's a long time between plug changes.

 

[pablo]

....just thought of another one!!!!!
how 'bout, after removing the H/T lead, giving a quick blow with compressed air, to blow away any grit/dust that has accumilated around the plug base and is just waiting to fall in the bloody 'ole??

 

[craigvk]

How about tellin' him to apply a little "anti-seize" grease to the thread of each new plug before fitting it!

Yeah that stuff is good. It typically could/should be used on all threads.